Engineering Construction Industry Training Board

24/01/2025

Join the ECITB National Forum to explore insights from the 2024 Workforce Census, upcoming skills and training priorities and how you can shape the next ECITB strategy.

🗓️ Wednesday 26 Feb
🕔 10:00–11:30am
📍 Online

🔗Sign up here: https://bit.ly/national-forum-2025

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23/01/2025

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of attending the Port Talbot Job Fair, showcasing the exciting initiative we've developed in collaboration with Tata Steel, EDF, Neath Port Talbot Council, Providence Training Limited and Pembrokeshire College.

💡This Work Ready Programme is designed to support Tata workers and their supply chain to reskill and upskill for opportunities in the nuclear sector, paving the way for a skilled workforce of the future.

It was fantastic to see so much interest and connect with individuals eager to take the next step in their careers.

Find out more about how we’re driving skills development: https://www.ecitb.org.uk/career-pathways/work-ready/

22/01/2025

Empower the next generation of engineers to shape the future of engineering construction.

Tenders for the 2025 ECITB 3-Year Scholarships close on Thursday, 30 January!
🔗https://www.ecitb.org.uk/news/tender-process-for-2025-scholar-intake-opens/

These scholarships provide aspiring engineers with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in today’s industry and lead the projects of tomorrow. Don’t miss the opportunity to help build a skilled and innovative workforce.

21/01/2025

The ECITB has pledged our commitment as part of a collaboration to help ensure the nuclear power station project at Sizewell C delivers a skilled and inclusive workforce in the East of England.

On a visit to the site one year after construction started, Chief Executive Andrew Hockey signed the Sizewell C Skills Charter – the result of a collaboration between the ECITB, Sizewell C, the Construction Industry Training Board CITB, Suffolk County Council and East Suffolk Council – which contains a series of practical commitments to address workforce needs, while also ensuring long-term socio-economic benefits for Suffolk and the wider region.

Andrew said: “Only through a collaborative approach can we help deliver, grow and maintain a skilled engineering construction workforce fit for now and the future. This Skills Charter with the CITB, Sizewell C, Suffolk County Council and East Suffolk Council formalises this collaboration and sets out our commitment to helping address workforce development needs for the successful construction of the new nuclear power station on the east coast.”

Find out more on what the Skills Charter means for industry: https://www.ecitb.org.uk/news/ecitb-signs-skills-charter-as-part-of-sizewell-c-collaboration/

20/01/2025

“It’s an incredibly exciting field full of opportunities, which is why I’m so passionate about it."

As part of our work raising awareness of careers and training pathways in project controls, we’re spotlighting individuals like Lewis McQueer, a Junior Consultant at Blueprint Project Solutions

From studying politics at Cardiff University to presenting at Project Controls Expo 2024, Lewis’s story shows just how rewarding and dynamic a career in project controls can be.

🔗 Want to learn more about Lewis’s inspiring career journey? https://www.ecitb.org.uk/professional-development/professional-and-management/project-control/project-controls-case-study-graduate/

17/01/2025

71% of employers are experiencing challenges in hiring workers – up from 53% in 2021,

💡 Roles like electrical engineers, pipefitters, riggers, and design technicians are among the toughest to fill.

This week, we released the 2024 ECITB Workforce Census, revealing key insights into these hiring challenges and their impact on the industry.

Read the full report here: https://www.ecitb.org.uk/news/ecitb-publishes-findings-of-workforce-census/

Stay tuned, as a more detailed geographical and sectoral analysis will follow in the coming weeks.

16/01/2025

Yesterday, we celebrated the achievements of the latest cohort of mentees and mentors from the 2024 Project Management Mentoring Programme.

Since its launch in 2014, the programme has supported over 180 participants, many working towards chartered status with the Association for Project Management.

Companies involved in this year’s programme include Altrad Sparrows, dCarbonX, Cephas Projects, DeepOcean, Eni, Enquest, Equinor, NRS, Nova Pangaea Technologies, Quortex Consultants, SafeSys Projects Limited, Stork, Subsea 7 Official, Technip, TotalEnergies, Wood and Worley .

Congratulations to everyone involved, and a huge thank you to the mentors, mentees, and the PMSG for their dedication! 👏

Want to know more about the ECITB Project Management Mentoring Programme? 🔗 https://www.ecitb.org.uk/professional-development/professional-and-management/project-management/pmmp/

14/01/2025

The ECITB Workforce Census reveals an increase in hiring challenges in the engineering construction industry (ECI).

Findings published today reinforce the scale of the challenge to ensure the ECI has the thousands of additional skilled workers needed to meet future demand.

📊 71% of employers report difficulties hiring workers.
📊 Only 16.8% of the workforce is under 30.

Read the full report to learn more about the workforce: https://www.ecitb.org.uk/news/ecitb-publishes-findings-of-workforce-census/

Stay tuned, as a more detailed geographical and sectoral analysis will follow in the coming weeks.

13/01/2025

The CCNSG Safety Passport remains the go-to, trusted safety card for the engineering construction industry after a year in which 21.5% more cards were issued.

More employers and workers are seeing the value of the health and safety scheme, with over 31,000 CCNSG Safety Passports issued in 2024 – the most since 2016.

More than 30 years after launching, find out why the CCNSG continues to be respected by industry: https://www.ecitb.org.uk/professional-development/ccnsg/

10/01/2025

Kickstart your 2025 with an exciting opportunity at the ECITB!

We’re hiring an Events & Communications Officer to bring creativity and organisation to our key events and communications strategy. In this role, you’ll plan, manage and deliver ECITB events both in-house and external, including the prestigious ECI Training & Development Awards.

🗓 Closing date: Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Ready to make your mark? Apply now: https://www.ecitb.org.uk/about-ecitb/work-for-us/events-and-communications-officer/

10/01/2025

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board has allocated £300K for temporary workers within the engineering construction industry to verify their base level of technical competence as part of the Connected Competence scheme.

Hear from Chris Mann, ECITB’s Director of Learning and Assurance, and John Boland, Regional Officer at Unite the union, about the impact of this initiative on the workforce and the wider industry.

🔗https://connectedcompetence.co.uk/articles/300k-for-temporary-work

Vouchers for tests are available from test providers: 3t Training Services, AFS Technologies, EnerMech Resourcing, Romeo Alpha International, Tullos Training Ltd, RelyOn UK.

💡Connected Competence assures an ongoing base level of technical competence through industry-recognised, standardised testing to create a safer, technically competent and transferable workforce.

08/01/2025

We’re excited to share that our work promoting careers and training in project controls is featured in the January edition of Manufacturing & Engineering Magazine.

💡The article showcases insights from four industry voices:
Donna Foubister, Lead Cost Estimator at NRS Dounreay
Shane Forth, Principal Consultant at Go Forth
Lewis McQueer, Junior Consultant at Blueprint Project Solutions
India Berry, Project Controls Degree Apprentice at Cavendish Nuclear

We will be sharing more from each case study on our socials in the coming months to help further promote careers in this profession amid growing demand for skilled workers

Read the full article here: https://library.myebook.com/Hub/mem-530/5800/

07/01/2025

£1.5 million in value-add training delivered through ECITB's LXP.

From essential safety courses to award-winning project skills, the LXP is helping businesses and individuals thrive.

In 2024 alone:
✅ 45,667 courses completed by 23,160 users
✅ Over £1.55 million in value-add training delivered

Discover how the platform is shaping careers, driving industry innovation, and supporting companies like the The Herne Group: https://www.ecitb.org.uk/news/lxp-industry-embraces-ecitb-e-learning-platform/

06/01/2025

The tenders for the 2025 ECITB Scholarships are LIVE! 🚨

🔗https://www.ecitb.org.uk/news/tender-process-for-2025-scholar-intake-opens/

ECITB Scholarships prepare future engineers with essential skills for today’s and tomorrow’s engineering construction projects.

📍 Deadline for 1-year tenders: Monday, 13 January.
📍 Deadline for 3-year tenders: Thursday, 30 January.

03/01/2025

Kickstart your 2025 with an exciting opportunity at the ECITB!

We’re hiring an Events & Communications Officer to bring creativity and organisation to our key events and communications strategy. In this role, you’ll plan, manage and deliver ECITB events both in-house and external, including the prestigious ECI Training & Development Awards.

🗓 Closing date: Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Ready to make your mark? Apply now: https://www.ecitb.org.uk/about-ecitb/work-for-us/events-and-communications-officer/

02/01/2025

Is your CCNSG Safety Passport up to date?
📰 https://www.worldwide-engineering.com/the-latest-issue

In the latest issue of Worldwide Engineering Magazine, we highlight why renewing your safety passport is essential and share insights from experienced supervisor, Daniel Williamson of Ledwood Mechanical Engineering Ltd.

❗ Find out how to renew your CCNSG Safety Passport: https://www.ecitb.org.uk/professional-development/ccnsg/ccnsg-renewal/

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01/01/2025

Happy New Year from all of us at the ECITB! 🎉

We are excited to see what new innovations and industry development 2025 will bring.